Health & Indulgence Update

First, I want to let you know that I'm working hard to get every single point after a pitfall last week.  Kevin's work Christmas party was Thursday night at 7:30.  I thought surely I would be done with dinner by 9:00 and would perhaps pass on dessert..  Unfortunately, appetizers were served at 8:25, and my salad and dinner roll didn't arrive until 9:03.  I sat there debating whether I should have my entire $50 meal boxed up and call it a night.  But instead, I ate dinner after 9 p.m. and lost my 2 points that day.  I guess I won't be perfect this challenge.  However, I got all of my other points last week and I'm planning to get all the rest of my points in the second half of this challenge. 

In other news, I went to a physical therapist on Monday to seek relief from my aches and pains.  I found out that my pelvis has rotated forward on the right side, causing all sorts of pinching and pulling of nerves, ligaments, and muscles.  I am now doing exercises to strengthen the muscles and shift the bones back into place.  I am hopeful that my condition will possibly improve, and - worst case scenario - not get worse than it's been.  I will continue going back to the physical therapist regularly until the situation is under control, AND I am still alright to exercise.  (I had even talked to my mom about taking my place if I had to withdraw from the competition.)

So, like each of you, I had a difficult time deciding on which of my many vices to eliminate this week.  I have chosen to cut out those unplanned snacks and second helpings that I eat just because the food is there.  So far so good, and I've felt much more in control of myself.

As for our team coming in second last week, I think we all need to really buckle down for the next three weeks  and be extra-intense.  Christmas and New Year's will break some teams.  Let's not let it break us.